Webinar - Navigating the Challenges of U.S. Visa Renewals and their Effect on Hiring Decisions

This webinar will provide a high-level overview of renewal processes across several key nonimmigrant visa categories and offer guidance on how to approach renewals strategically. It will focus on the key requirements, timelines, and practical considerations for renewing these visas and maintaining lawful status—whether from within the U.S. or through a U.S. consulate abroad.

We will also address new challenges certain visas pose in this new environment and what employers need to consider during the hiring process.

Topics we will discuss:

Visa Renewals – What is a normal Visa Renewal?
• Visa vs status
• Extension of status
• In-country extensions vs. consular renewals
• Planning ahead when renewals are due

Overview of Major Visa Categories
• H-1B (Specialty occupation)
• L-1 (Intracompany transferee)
• O-1 (Extraordinary ability) and TN
• New challenges per category

Policy Updates
• USCIS Deference Memo
• Expanded interview waivers

Strategic Guidance
• Best practices when renewing
• What to consider when writing job descriptions


SPEAKERS:
• Khensani Mathebula, Attorney, LAURA DEVINE IMMIGRATION
• Deena R. Merlen, Partner, REAVIS PAGE JUMP
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]